Armed Forces: Aircraft Detection

Lord Trefgarne: asked Her Majesty's Government:
	What Royal Air Force and Royal Navy assets are available to detect and intercept Russian Bear aircraft which may approach United Kingdom airspace.

Lord Drayson: The Royal Air Force is responsible for the detection and identification of aircraft and the dissemination of the recognised air picture within United Kingdom airspace and its approaches, using assets such as RAF control and reporting centres at RAF Boulmer and RAF Scampton and remote air defence radars and communications sites. RAF Sentry aircraft, Royal Navy Type 42 air defence assets and Sea King air surveillance and control Mark 7 helicopters all have the ability to contribute to the recognised air picture when operating around United Kingdom airspace and waters.
	Royal Air Force Tornado F3 and Typhoon aircraft maintain continuous quick reaction alert readiness and are normally based at RAF Coningsby and RAF Leuchars.

Armed Forces: Compensation Scheme

Lord Bassam of Brighton: There already are restrictions on what may be shown and to whom.
	The British Board of Film Classification considers all cinema films and videos made available to the public in the UK against a set of guidelines which take into account levels of violence. Films are then awarded an age-related classification. It is then an offence to admit to a cinema or to sell or rent a video to someone who does not meet the age requirement.
	The Ofcom broadcasting code requires that violence, its after-effects and descriptions of violence, whether verbal or physical, are limited in programmes broadcast before the 9 pm watershed or when children are particularly likely to be listening and must also be justified by the context. Programmes must not include material that condones or glamorises violent, dangerous or seriously anti-social behaviour and is likely to encourage others to copy such behaviour.
	We have recently announced a review that will look at ways that parents can protect their children from exposure to inappropriate or potentially harmful content on the internet and in computer games.

Lord Harrison: asked Her Majesty's Government:
	Whether sufficient facilities are provided throughout the United Kingdom where long distance lorry drivers can park their vehicles in safety, with appropriate rest amenities and adequate refreshment facilities.